Curriculum
Primary (Grades K-5)
English Language Arts / Second Language Acquisition/ English Language Development academic
Wonders and Maravillas - State approved and common core aligned curriculum
Mathematics
Go Math - State approved and common core aligned curriculum
Science
NGSS standard based STEM instruction
Social Studies
Standard based instruction
ELA Support/intervention
Achieve 3000
RTI - Response to Intervention also known as the learning center
Art and Music
Standard based learning
Wonders and Maravillas - State approved and common core aligned curriculum
Mathematics
Go Math - State approved and common core aligned curriculum
Science
NGSS standard based STEM instruction
Social Studies
Standard based instruction
ELA Support/intervention
Achieve 3000
RTI - Response to Intervention also known as the learning center
Art and Music
Standard based learning
Middle School (Grades 6-8)
English Language Arts
StudySync - State approved and common core aligned curriculum
Mathematics
Mathlinks - State approved and common core aligned curriculum
Science
NGSS standard based instruction
Social Studies
Standard based instruction
ELA Support/intervention
Achieve 3000
ALEKS
StudySync - State approved and common core aligned curriculum
Mathematics
Mathlinks - State approved and common core aligned curriculum
Science
NGSS standard based instruction
Social Studies
Standard based instruction
ELA Support/intervention
Achieve 3000
ALEKS
High School (Grades 9-12)
Students graduating from Los Angeles Leadership Academy High School must meet A-G requirements for admission to 4 year colleges in the University of California and California State University systems.
English
Four years of standards-based instruction in English are offered including English 9, Honors English 10, English 10, Advanced Placement English Language and Composition, English 11, Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition, and English 12. In addition, students have the opportunity to enroll in Film, Speech and Debate, and Journalism.
Mathematics
Standards-based instruction in Math is available to students through the following course offerings: Integrated Math 1, Integrated Math 2, Integrated Math 3, Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus, and AP Computer Science.
Science
Science lab courses available include Biology, Chemistry, Honors Chemistry, Engineering with Geometry and Physics, Physics, Marine Biology, AP Environmental Science, and Forensic Science.
Social Studies/History
A variety of courses are available within the social sciences to promote the school’s social justice and leadership mission. Those include Geography and Culture, World History, AP European History, United States History, AP United States History, Government and Economics, Farming for Social Justice, Chicano Studies, and Leadership. For its efforts in civic education, the high school was honored with the Civic Award of Distinction by the Judicial Council of California in 2017.
Art
Art courses available include Art 1, Art 2, and AP Art. The standards-based art curriculum includes units in drawing, painting, photography, graphic design, and ceramics
Physical Education and Health
As required by the state, students fulfill two years of standards-based PE and one year of health.
Advisory, Intervention/ Enrichment, and Study Hall
Each student is assigned a teacher advisor that works with the student for the 4 years enrolled. The advisor provides guidance in academic and socio-emotional development, and serves as the liaison between home and school. During senior year, the advisor also provides support with college applications and internships. Students meet with their advisor during the daily advisory period, intervention / enrichment period, and study hall.
Concurrent Enrollment
Additional enrichment and acceleration is available for students through concurrent enrollment in community college. Students may enroll in community college courses offered at the high school campus, online, or at the community college. High school and college credit is available for students who successfully complete these courses.
English
Four years of standards-based instruction in English are offered including English 9, Honors English 10, English 10, Advanced Placement English Language and Composition, English 11, Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition, and English 12. In addition, students have the opportunity to enroll in Film, Speech and Debate, and Journalism.
Mathematics
Standards-based instruction in Math is available to students through the following course offerings: Integrated Math 1, Integrated Math 2, Integrated Math 3, Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus, and AP Computer Science.
Science
Science lab courses available include Biology, Chemistry, Honors Chemistry, Engineering with Geometry and Physics, Physics, Marine Biology, AP Environmental Science, and Forensic Science.
Social Studies/History
A variety of courses are available within the social sciences to promote the school’s social justice and leadership mission. Those include Geography and Culture, World History, AP European History, United States History, AP United States History, Government and Economics, Farming for Social Justice, Chicano Studies, and Leadership. For its efforts in civic education, the high school was honored with the Civic Award of Distinction by the Judicial Council of California in 2017.
Art
Art courses available include Art 1, Art 2, and AP Art. The standards-based art curriculum includes units in drawing, painting, photography, graphic design, and ceramics
Physical Education and Health
As required by the state, students fulfill two years of standards-based PE and one year of health.
Advisory, Intervention/ Enrichment, and Study Hall
Each student is assigned a teacher advisor that works with the student for the 4 years enrolled. The advisor provides guidance in academic and socio-emotional development, and serves as the liaison between home and school. During senior year, the advisor also provides support with college applications and internships. Students meet with their advisor during the daily advisory period, intervention / enrichment period, and study hall.
Concurrent Enrollment
Additional enrichment and acceleration is available for students through concurrent enrollment in community college. Students may enroll in community college courses offered at the high school campus, online, or at the community college. High school and college credit is available for students who successfully complete these courses.
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